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- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
National, also known as National Pickling, is an open-pollinated pickler with dark, mottled green fruits 5.5 to 7 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. The vines are very prolific and rambling, so give them room. Resistant to cucumber mosaic and scab. About 55 days.
National traits
- Dark mottled green fruits 5.5 to 7 by 2.5 inches
- Very prolific, rambling vines
- Resistant to cucumber mosaic and scab
- Open-pollinated
- About 55 days
Good for
- Pickling
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National this page | 55 days | — | — |
| Big Burpless | 55 days | — | — |
| Burpee Hybrid II | 55 days | — | — |
| Bush Champion | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Crop | 55 days | — | — |
| Bush Slicer | 55 days | — | — |
| Chicago | 55 days | — | — |
National FAQ
What kind of cucumber is National?
National, also known as National Pickling, is an open-pollinated pickler with dark, mottled green fruits 5.5 to 7 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. The vines are very prolific and rambling, so give them room.
How many days to maturity is National?
National is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does National compare with other cucumber varieties?
National: 55 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Big Burpless (55 days), Burpee Hybrid II (55 days), Bush Champion (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is National good for?
National is grown for pickling.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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